If One Project Has a Higher Standard Deviation Than Another

question 32

Multiple Choice

If one project has a higher standard deviation than another,

• A)it always has a greater risk.
• B)it always has a higher expected value.
• C)it has fewer possible outcomes.
• D)it may be riskier, but this can only be determined by the coefficient of variation.

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Definitions:

Main Circuit Board

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Computer

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Motherboard

The main printed circuit board in a computer that interconnects the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and other components.

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